Energy, prosperity, emissions, and innovation: A decarbonization progress report New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. The CTO of Breakthrough Energy assessed global decarbonization and the opportunities and challenges that remain at MITEI’s annual research conference. October 21, 2026 MITEI
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. GE Vernova plans to double MIT intern and permanent hire numbers in 2027 under expanded energy workforce initiative October 17, 2026 In the media Energies Media
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. How Sudanese scientists are keeping research alive through war October 12, 2026 In the media Nature
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Trump sharply scales back fuel economy rules for new cars September 28, 2026 In the media New York Times
Graphene can host exotic new quantum electronic states at its edges New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. New approach to use of 2-D carbon material opens up unexpected properties, could unleash new uses. December 23, 2013 MITEI
Research update: Electric fields can push droplets from surfaces New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. New method developed at MIT could lead to near-doubling of heat-transfer efficiency from power-plant condensers December 20, 2013 MITEI
Uncovering the Costs of Climate Mitigation New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT investigators search for the most informative methods to measure the costs of mitigating climate change. December 20, 2013 MITEI
MIT scientists design ‘solar funnel’ to capture energy from sun New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Scientists say that using an elasticated thin film will mean more of the sun’s light wavelengths can be used to create power December 20, 2013 In the media RTTC
It’s a negative on negative absolute temperatures New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. New research shows negative absolute temperatures — and perpetual motion machines — are still out of reach. December 20, 2013 MITEI
Reinventing the wheel: Startup company turns bicycles into smart electric-hybrids New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MITs SENSEable City Lab device uses wireless connectivity to communicate status December 19, 2013 In the media The Statesman Journal
Keeping it simple: Can EnergyPoints make environmental decisions easier? New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT's Chris Knittel talks with the Guardian about energy efficiency December 19, 2013 In the media The Guardian
Study finds piece-by-piece approach to emissions policies can be effective New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. New analysis shows that policies addressing energy consumption and technology choices individually can play an important part in reducing emissions. December 17, 2013 MITEI
MIT research in concrete gets funding boost New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub seeks to advance the scientific basis for evaluating the environmental impact of concrete December 17, 2013 MITEI
Study: Piecemeal approach to emissions proves surprisingly effective New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. UPI talks with MIT’s Jessica Trancik about her latest research December 17, 2013 In the media UPI
2014 MIT Clean Energy Prize calls on tomorrow's energy leaders New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. More than $300,000 to be awarded to winners December 17, 2013 MITEI
Urban sustainability: Designing resource-efficient, appealing cities New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. December 16, 2013 MITEI
